#identitytheft — Public Fediverse posts

Associated Press: FBI teams with the NCAA to help athletes avoid sexual exploitation. “The FBI is teaming with the NCAA to start a program to combat sexual exploitation of college athletes whose private images are increasingly found and targeted online in an era when they use their name, image and likeness to enhance their own marketability.”

Associated Press: FBI teams with the NCAA to help athletes avoid sexual exploitation. “The FBI is teaming with the NCAA to start a program to combat sexual exploitation of college athletes whose private images are increasingly found and targeted online in an era when they use their name, image and likeness to enhance their own marketability.”

Jezebel: Infiltrating the Jennifer Aniston Twitter Bot Squad. “In case you slept through the last decade, the website formerly known as Twitter has devolved into something of a patient zero for dead internet theory. In other words, it’s pretty much just bots, with a side of Poo Crave and Elon Musk. An article published in The New Yorker last week cited a study estimating that, in a sample of […]

Jezebel: Infiltrating the Jennifer Aniston Twitter Bot Squad. “In case you slept through the last decade, the website formerly known as Twitter has devolved into something of a patient zero for dead internet theory. In other words, it’s pretty much just bots, with a side of Poo Crave and Elon Musk. An article published in The New Yorker last week cited a study estimating that, in a sample of […]

Source New Mexico: New Mexico environment department updates public comment portal following fraud reports . “The New Mexico Environment Department on Friday announced a change to its public comment portal, following reports of fraudulent submissions in support of a controversial data center’s air quality permits. Source New Mexico reported in June that residents from three New Mexico cities […]

Source New Mexico: New Mexico environment department updates public comment portal following fraud reports . “The New Mexico Environment Department on Friday announced a change to its public comment portal, following reports of fraudulent submissions in support of a controversial data center’s air quality permits. Source New Mexico reported in June that residents from three New Mexico cities […]

🟠 DATA BREACH ALERT

Exact Sciences - 10.9M accounts exposed

Compromised data:
Email Addresses, Names, Phone Numbers

Check if you're affected and what to do:
https://www.yazoul.net/breaches/breach/exact-sciences-breach-10-9m-records-with-health-data-2026

by Yazoul AI

#DataBreach #IdentityTheft #Cybersecurity

Doc Pop: Bandcamp Has A Spam Problem. “Spammers are registering unclaimed Bandcamp usernames for artists like The Murder City Devils, Shudder to Think, and DJ Spooky. The spammers then claim that band’s URL (ie ‘DJSpooky.Bandcamp.com’) and use it to drive traffic to scam sites like ‘booop.lol/2e29’, which then asks the user for a credit card in order to download the album.”

Doc Pop: Bandcamp Has A Spam Problem. “Spammers are registering unclaimed Bandcamp usernames for artists like The Murder City Devils, Shudder to Think, and DJ Spooky. The spammers then claim that band’s URL (ie ‘DJSpooky.Bandcamp.com’) and use it to drive traffic to scam sites like ‘booop.lol/2e29’, which then asks the user for a credit card in order to download the album.”

Whoa. 😳 Ever heard of a system loophole where an infant's death can be exploited for identity acquisition? This video dives into a surprising, and frankly unsettling, detail about US records. Check it out... 🤯 #IdentityTheft #USLaw #Shorts

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WL5_EjTxKAw

3 Identity Theft Protections Most People NEVER Set Up

https://apertatube.net/w/7TkA7TGbtg3h9V2u9HWW92

Microsoft has patched this. Researcher Shay Shavit will be demonstrating the full horror at Black Hat USA. Review your Azure Automation account identity exposure and apply Microsoft's security updates immediately.

Reward: You've received the Binding Arbitration Bracer — it does nothing, but you clicked Accept, so here we are.

#AzureSecurity #CloudSecurity #CyberSecurity #IdentityTheft #Microsoft #AchievementUnlocked (3/3)

Microsoft has patched this. Researcher Shay Shavit will be demonstrating the full horror at Black Hat USA. Review your Azure Automation account identity exposure and apply Microsoft's security updates immediately.

Reward: You've received the Binding Arbitration Bracer — it does nothing, but you clicked Accept, so here we are.

#AzureSecurity #CloudSecurity #CyberSecurity #IdentityTheft #Microsoft #AchievementUnlocked (3/3)

Palestinian Arrested In Quezon City For Stealing Money Bag

For some time now, I have been monitoring the criminal acts committed by people who are present in different countries as foreigners. Here in the Philippines, a Palestinian man was arrested in Quezon City for stealing a bag containing a lot of cash from the café of a hotel, according to a news report by the Manila Bulletin.

As it turns out, the Palestinian already has a history of committing other forms of crime. Could it be possible that, apart from violence and terrorism, theft and an obsession of committing crime are parts of the Palestinian nature?

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the Manila Bulletin news report. Some parts in boldface…

A 36-year-old Palestinian man was arrested after allegedly taking a money bag containing P5,020 and an empty cash box from a hotel café on Timog Avenue in Barangay South Triangle, Quezon City, at around 11:06 p.m. on Thursday, July 23.

The suspect, identified as “Ham,” was intercepted by hotel security personnel at the establishment’s exit after the incident was detected through the hotel’s CCTV monitoring system.

Initial investigation showed that the suspect entered the café and allegedly took the money bag and empty cash box without the knowledge or consent of the 24-year-old male cashier.

Recovered from the suspect were P5,020 in various peso bills and coins, the cash bag, the empty cash box, and a backpack.

Personnel of Kamuning Police Station (PS 10) later responded and took custody of the suspect from the hotel security personnel.

Further verification showed that the suspect had previous criminal records for estafa, unjust vexation, resistance and disobedience to a person in authority, use of a fictitious name, and concealing his true name in October 2025, as well as theft in May 2026.

Let me end this post by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? Are there a lot of Palestinians living in your local community right now? Are you aware of the fact that a lot of Palestinians follow Islamic terrorists as their leaders? How many Palestinians do you think are present all over the Philippines today? Did you notice an increase of the number of foreign Islamists in your local community over the past twelve months? Do you think the national government is secretly allowing Palestinians to enter the Philippines as high-priority refugees with immigration in mind?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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Palestinian Arrested In Quezon City For Stealing Money Bag

For some time now, I have been monitoring the criminal acts committed by people who are present in different countries as foreigners. Here in the Philippines, a Palestinian man was arrested in Quezon City for stealing a bag containing a lot of cash from the café of a hotel, according to a news report by the Manila Bulletin.

As it turns out, the Palestinian already has a history of committing other forms of crime. Could it be possible that, apart from violence and terrorism, theft and an obsession of committing crime are parts of the Palestinian nature?

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the Manila Bulletin news report. Some parts in boldface…

A 36-year-old Palestinian man was arrested after allegedly taking a money bag containing P5,020 and an empty cash box from a hotel café on Timog Avenue in Barangay South Triangle, Quezon City, at around 11:06 p.m. on Thursday, July 23.

The suspect, identified as “Ham,” was intercepted by hotel security personnel at the establishment’s exit after the incident was detected through the hotel’s CCTV monitoring system.

Initial investigation showed that the suspect entered the café and allegedly took the money bag and empty cash box without the knowledge or consent of the 24-year-old male cashier.

Recovered from the suspect were P5,020 in various peso bills and coins, the cash bag, the empty cash box, and a backpack.

Personnel of Kamuning Police Station (PS 10) later responded and took custody of the suspect from the hotel security personnel.

Further verification showed that the suspect had previous criminal records for estafa, unjust vexation, resistance and disobedience to a person in authority, use of a fictitious name, and concealing his true name in October 2025, as well as theft in May 2026.

Let me end this post by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? Are there a lot of Palestinians living in your local community right now? Are you aware of the fact that a lot of Palestinians follow Islamic terrorists as their leaders? How many Palestinians do you think are present all over the Philippines today? Did you notice an increase of the number of foreign Islamists in your local community over the past twelve months? Do you think the national government is secretly allowing Palestinians to enter the Philippines as high-priority refugees with immigration in mind?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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Thank you for reading. If you find this article engaging, please click the like button below, share this article to others and also please consider making a donation to support my publishing. If you are looking for a copywriter to create content for your special project or business, check out my services and my portfolio. Feel free to contact me with a private message. Also please feel free to visit my Facebook page Author Carlo Carrasco and follow me on Twitter at @CarloCarrascoPH as well as on Tumblr at https://carlocarrasco.tumblr.com/ and on Instagram athttps://www.instagram.com/authorcarlocarrasco

How a Stranger Used One Text Message to Steal My Entire Digital Life

https://time.com/article/2026/07/07/how-a-stranger-used-one-text-message-to-steal-my-entire-digital-life/

#IdentityTheft #privacy #cybersecurity

How a Stranger Used One Text Message to Steal My Entire Digital Life

https://time.com/article/2026/07/07/how-a-stranger-used-one-text-message-to-steal-my-entire-digital-life/

#IdentityTheft #privacy #cybersecurity

Hawaii News Now: Experts praise Hawaii’s new laws on abusive use of generative AI. “If a generative artificial intelligence deepfake damages your reputation and is one created without your permission, you can now take civil action against the person who made it. That’s in one of the new laws signed by Gov. Josh Green this week. It prohibits harmful uses of deepfake images or videos and […]

Hawaii News Now: Experts praise Hawaii’s new laws on abusive use of generative AI. “If a generative artificial intelligence deepfake damages your reputation and is one created without your permission, you can now take civil action against the person who made it. That’s in one of the new laws signed by Gov. Josh Green this week. It prohibits harmful uses of deepfake images or videos and […]

First-Person Identity Theft Story

Harrowing story of an identity theft victim.
Yes, the person made a mistake—they gave the scammer a two-factor authentication co... https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2026/07/first-person-identity-theft-story.html

#two-factorauthentication #socialengineering #Uncategorized #identitytheft

First-Person Identity Theft Story

Harrowing story of an identity theft victim.
Yes, the person made a mistake—they gave the scammer a two-factor authentication co... https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2026/07/first-person-identity-theft-story.html

#two-factorauthentication #socialengineering #Uncategorized #identitytheft

When government backlogs meet desperate demand, cybercriminals see a premium business opportunity.💰
DTI’s latest research dives into the playbook behind scarcity scams ⬇️
https://dti.domaintools.com/securitysnacks/scarcity-scams
#Cybersecurity #Phishing #IdentityTheft #ThreatIntel #Scams

When government backlogs meet desperate demand, cybercriminals see a premium business opportunity.💰
DTI’s latest research dives into the playbook behind scarcity scams ⬇️
https://dti.domaintools.com/securitysnacks/scarcity-scams
#Cybersecurity #Phishing #IdentityTheft #ThreatIntel #Scams

The Guardian: ‘A very good clone’: news stories faked to lure victims to scam investment sites. “The Guardian is one of many news organisations that fraudsters are using in a bid to find victims. Respected news sites are mirrored then manipulated with fake information in the hope that readers will not be able to tell the difference.”

The Guardian: ‘A very good clone’: news stories faked to lure victims to scam investment sites. “The Guardian is one of many news organisations that fraudsters are using in a bid to find victims. Respected news sites are mirrored then manipulated with fake information in the hope that readers will not be able to tell the difference.”

PetaPixel: The AI-Generated Taylor Swift Wedding Photos Are Getting Debunked Really Quickly. “Is the Taylor Swift wedding a major turning point? No, I’m not talking about what it means for Miss Americana and her NFL husband — I’m talking about how quickly fake photos from the event last weekend are being refuted.”

PetaPixel: The AI-Generated Taylor Swift Wedding Photos Are Getting Debunked Really Quickly. “Is the Taylor Swift wedding a major turning point? No, I’m not talking about what it means for Miss Americana and her NFL husband — I’m talking about how quickly fake photos from the event last weekend are being refuted.”

Source New Mexico: New Mexico AG to investigate ‘alleged fraudulent’ letters supporting Project Jupiter data center. “New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez opened an investigation Thursday into allegations that written public comments supporting a pending air quality permit application for Project Jupiter, the Oracle and OpenAI data center campus under construction in Doña Ana County, […]

Source New Mexico: New Mexico AG to investigate ‘alleged fraudulent’ letters supporting Project Jupiter data center. “New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez opened an investigation Thursday into allegations that written public comments supporting a pending air quality permit application for Project Jupiter, the Oracle and OpenAI data center campus under construction in Doña Ana County, […]

⚠️ UAE warns abandoned accounts become attack surfaces

The #UAE Cybersecurity Council urged citizens to erase unused digital accounts, warning dormant profiles retain personal data that can be exploited for #identitytheft and #socialengineering.

🔗 read more: thecyberexpress.com/uae-cybersec...

⚠️ UAE warns abandoned accounts become attack surfaces

The #UAE Cybersecurity Council urged citizens to erase unused digital accounts, warning dormant profiles retain personal data that can be exploited for #identitytheft and #socialengineering.

🔗 read more: thecyberexpress.com/uae-cybersec...

🤦‍♂️ Behold, the California legislature's latest masterstroke: sticking your driver's license onto a national database because, apparently, privacy is soooo last century. 🚔📇 Who needs personal data security when you can have a one-stop-shop for identity theft? 🙄
https://papersplease.org/wp/2026/06/27/california-legislature-agrees-to-upload-drivers-licenses-to-national-database/ #CaliforniaLegislation #PrivacyConcerns #IdentityTheft #DataSecurity #DriverLicense #HackerNews #ngated

🤦‍♂️ Behold, the California legislature's latest masterstroke: sticking your driver's license onto a national database because, apparently, privacy is soooo last century. 🚔📇 Who needs personal data security when you can have a one-stop-shop for identity theft? 🙄
https://papersplease.org/wp/2026/06/27/california-legislature-agrees-to-upload-drivers-licenses-to-national-database/ #CaliforniaLegislation #PrivacyConcerns #IdentityTheft #DataSecurity #DriverLicense #HackerNews #ngated

Spectrum Sued After Massive Data Breach Allegedly Exposes 40 Million Customer Records: What Raleigh Customers Need to Know

Thousands of Spectrum customers across North Carolina—including many in Raleigh and Wake County—could be impacted after Charter Communications, the parent company of Spectrum, was hit with multiple class-action lawsuits following a massive cybersecurity incident that allegedly exposed the personal information of more than 40 million customers.  

If you’re a Spectrum Internet, TV, Mobile, or Home Phone customer, here’s what you should know.

What Happened?

According to multiple lawsuits filed in federal court, hackers allegedly gained access to Spectrum customer information during an April 2026 cyberattack.

Investigators believe attackers used a voice phishing (vishing) attack to compromise an employee’s account before accessing customer data stored in a Salesforce system. The breach was publicly disclosed in late May 2026.  

Information That May Have Been Exposed

The compromised information may include:

• Full names
• Home addresses
• Email addresses
• Phone numbers
• Spectrum account details
• Customer support records
• Customer Proprietary Network Information (CPNI)
• Service plan information

At this time, investigators continue to determine the full scope of the breach.  

How Does This Affect Raleigh and North Carolina Customers?

Spectrum is one of the largest internet and cable providers serving Raleigh, Cary, Durham, Wake Forest, Knightdale, Garner, Apex, and much of the Triangle.

If you’re currently a Spectrum customer—or were one during early 2026—you may have had information included in the breach.

Even if no financial information was exposed, cybercriminals often use stolen personal data to:

• Launch phishing scams
• Commit identity theft
• Attempt account takeovers
• Create convincing scam emails or phone calls

Customers should remain alert for suspicious emails, text messages, and phone calls claiming to be from Spectrum.

What Should Spectrum Customers Do?

Security experts recommend:

• Change your Spectrum password immediately.
• Enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) whenever available.
• Monitor bank and credit card accounts for suspicious activity.
• Place a fraud alert or security freeze with the major credit bureaus if necessary.
• Watch for an official notification from Spectrum regarding your account.
• Be cautious of unsolicited calls requesting personal information.

Can Raleigh Customers Join the Lawsuit?

Several proposed class-action lawsuits have already been filed against Charter Communications.

Generally, you may qualify if:

• You were a Spectrum customer during the affected time period.
• Your personal information was exposed.
• You receive an official data breach notification from Spectrum.

At this stage, these lawsuits are proposed class actions, meaning no settlement has been reached and no court has determined liability.  

How to Join the Lawsuit

If you believe you were affected:

1. Keep any letter or email you receive from Spectrum regarding the breach.
2. Document any fraudulent activity or identity theft.
3. Contact an attorney handling Spectrum data breach cases if you’re interested in participating.
4. Monitor official court filings and settlement websites for future updates if the cases are certified as class actions.  

Remember that joining a lawsuit is optional. If the cases later become certified class actions and result in a settlement, eligible customers are often notified about how to submit a claim.

Bottom Line

For many Raleigh-area residents, Spectrum is their primary provider for internet, television, and mobile service. While there is currently no evidence that every customer’s data has been misused, the alleged exposure of up to 40 million customer records highlights the growing importance of monitoring personal information and practicing good cybersecurity habits.

DoRaleigh.com will continue following developments and provide updates if new information, settlements, or customer notifications become available.

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Spectrum Sued After Massive Data Breach Allegedly Exposes 40 Million Customer Records: What Raleigh Customers Need to Know

Thousands of Spectrum customers across North Carolina—including many in Raleigh and Wake County—could be impacted after Charter Communications, the parent company of Spectrum, was hit with multiple class-action lawsuits following a massive cybersecurity incident that allegedly exposed the personal information of more than 40 million customers.  

If you’re a Spectrum Internet, TV, Mobile, or Home Phone customer, here’s what you should know.

What Happened?

According to multiple lawsuits filed in federal court, hackers allegedly gained access to Spectrum customer information during an April 2026 cyberattack.

Investigators believe attackers used a voice phishing (vishing) attack to compromise an employee’s account before accessing customer data stored in a Salesforce system. The breach was publicly disclosed in late May 2026.  

Information That May Have Been Exposed

The compromised information may include:

• Full names
• Home addresses
• Email addresses
• Phone numbers
• Spectrum account details
• Customer support records
• Customer Proprietary Network Information (CPNI)
• Service plan information

At this time, investigators continue to determine the full scope of the breach.  

How Does This Affect Raleigh and North Carolina Customers?

Spectrum is one of the largest internet and cable providers serving Raleigh, Cary, Durham, Wake Forest, Knightdale, Garner, Apex, and much of the Triangle.

If you’re currently a Spectrum customer—or were one during early 2026—you may have had information included in the breach.

Even if no financial information was exposed, cybercriminals often use stolen personal data to:

• Launch phishing scams
• Commit identity theft
• Attempt account takeovers
• Create convincing scam emails or phone calls

Customers should remain alert for suspicious emails, text messages, and phone calls claiming to be from Spectrum.

What Should Spectrum Customers Do?

Security experts recommend:

• Change your Spectrum password immediately.
• Enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) whenever available.
• Monitor bank and credit card accounts for suspicious activity.
• Place a fraud alert or security freeze with the major credit bureaus if necessary.
• Watch for an official notification from Spectrum regarding your account.
• Be cautious of unsolicited calls requesting personal information.

Can Raleigh Customers Join the Lawsuit?

Several proposed class-action lawsuits have already been filed against Charter Communications.

Generally, you may qualify if:

• You were a Spectrum customer during the affected time period.
• Your personal information was exposed.
• You receive an official data breach notification from Spectrum.

At this stage, these lawsuits are proposed class actions, meaning no settlement has been reached and no court has determined liability.  

How to Join the Lawsuit

If you believe you were affected:

1. Keep any letter or email you receive from Spectrum regarding the breach.
2. Document any fraudulent activity or identity theft.
3. Contact an attorney handling Spectrum data breach cases if you’re interested in participating.
4. Monitor official court filings and settlement websites for future updates if the cases are certified as class actions.  

Remember that joining a lawsuit is optional. If the cases later become certified class actions and result in a settlement, eligible customers are often notified about how to submit a claim.

Bottom Line

For many Raleigh-area residents, Spectrum is their primary provider for internet, television, and mobile service. While there is currently no evidence that every customer’s data has been misused, the alleged exposure of up to 40 million customer records highlights the growing importance of monitoring personal information and practicing good cybersecurity habits.

DoRaleigh.com will continue following developments and provide updates if new information, settlements, or customer notifications become available.

Advertise With Us: Interested in Advertising click here.

Connect With Us: Instagram | Facebook | BSky | Linkedin

Share With Us: Post your community News, Events, on our Submissions Page. 

Published by Bryan Tomlinson | BTDesigns.pro |

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Avast One Ultimate Review: Strong Security Meets Identity Protection

Avast One Ultimate combines solid antivirus protection, a capable VPN, privacy tools, and identity theft monitoring into a comprehensive security package.

https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/avast-one-ultimate

#avast #antivirus #securitysuite #identitytheft #pcmag

Avast One Ultimate Review: Strong Security Meets Identity Protection

Avast One Ultimate combines solid antivirus protection, a capable VPN, privacy tools, and identity theft monitoring into a comprehensive security package.

https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/avast-one-ultimate

#avast #antivirus #securitysuite #identitytheft #pcmag

Auto Evolution: Smugglers Create Fake Google Maps Car, Border Patrol Agents Actually Use Street View. “Smugglers carrying illegal aliens used an SUV disguised as a Google Maps Street View car in an attempt to skip the checks typically conducted by the US border patrol agents. Their idea made sense. Because it was a Google car only supposed to take photos of the surroundings, it wasn’t hiding […]

Auto Evolution: Smugglers Create Fake Google Maps Car, Border Patrol Agents Actually Use Street View. “Smugglers carrying illegal aliens used an SUV disguised as a Google Maps Street View car in an attempt to skip the checks typically conducted by the US border patrol agents. Their idea made sense. Because it was a Google car only supposed to take photos of the surroundings, it wasn’t hiding […]

Is the ATO forcing voice-authentication now?

It was opt-in last time I interacted with them, but it doesn't seem to be the case this year, getting forced through a prompt of saying “In Australia my voice identifies me”.

Why am I calling the ATO you ask? Well, because of a weird scammy call that seems to have been explicily set-up to record the answerer's voice (and knew my name).

Surely those two things are unrelated?

#australia #biometrics #IdentityTheft

Is the ATO forcing voice-authentication now?

It was opt-in last time I interacted with them, but it doesn't seem to be the case this year, getting forced through a prompt of saying “In Australia my voice identifies me”.

Why am I calling the ATO you ask? Well, because of a weird scammy call that seems to have been explicily set-up to record the answerer's voice (and knew my name).

Surely those two things are unrelated?

#australia #biometrics #IdentityTheft